Congratulations on welcoming a new child into your home. This is a blessed time for you and your growing family, and we wish you the very best as you begin your journey into parenthood. As you can probably imagine, being a new parent is sometimes a little overwhelming. There is so much to learn and…
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A common misconception among people who have a Last Will and Testament is that it helps avoid probate, and it is easy to see why there is so much confusion. After all, a valid Will is supposed to give you control over how your assets are distributed and final wishes are carried out. With so…
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We all face situations in life where we ask ourselves, “Is it time to hire a lawyer?” Perhaps it was a car accident, and you are worried about protecting your rights as the victim. It could be that your spouse of 15 years has filed for divorce, and you are unsure what to do next.…
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We caution existing and prospective clients all the time about the dangers of neglecting their estate planning strategies altogether. Simply put, everyone needs to have a plan in place for the day they die or become incapacitated, and getting it done sooner rather than later is always best. But what about those who do have…
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Many people are concerned when they hire a lawyer for the first time that they will somehow give up their right to privacy. They think the information they divulge, conversations they engage in, intimate details they share, and anything else they say could be used against them later. Fortunately, a law known as attorney-client privilege…
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Last year, a LegalZoom.com survey found that 62% of Americans still do not have a will. And of those who do, 12% got one within the past 12 months. The importance of a will cannot be overstated, but as you rush to have yours drafted, please seek help from a knowledgeable estate planning attorney. With…
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Blog Posts on Estate Planning. No one likes to think about the day when they are no longer around to enjoy their family, pursue their dreams, and relax with the people they love the most. For many older adults, the topic of their own mortality is so painful that they refuse to discuss it at…
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Thank you for voting Nelson Law Group as the Best of Denton County At Nelson Law Group, PC, we are blessed to be the lawyers you turn to when it matters most. We know you have options when it comes to choosing a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer during the more difficult times in your life,…
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A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that lists all your property and how you wish for it to be distributed after you are gone. We have written about wills plenty of times, and it should go without saying that having one is extremely important. The problem is that many people do not…
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When you initiate a Power of Attorney, whether for financial purposes, medical, or other, you must choose someone to act on your behalf should the time come when you are unable to make decisions for yourself. This person is known as an attorney-in-fact, and while not necessarily a lawyer, they have a fiduciary responsibility to…
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